Pain working out 5 months post-op breast augmentation.

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I got a breast augmentation done about five months ago. 500ccs silicone, under the muscle. I knew working out would be difficult but now, after my workouts, Im in tremendous amounts pain. After the surgery I never felt enough pain to take the prescribed pain killers, but now after any chest workout they hurt so bad i started taking the pain killers. everyone tells me the implants shouldn't give me problems working out, makes me feel like I'm being a baby. what is going on and how do i fix it help!!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Massage might help with the pain.  Also, ibuprofen or Neurontin can help with inflammation and nerve pain after a breast augmentation.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

You need to be examined in person.  Your PS needs to make sure that nothing worrisome is going on such as a capsular contracture.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

At 5 months post-op breast augmentation, you should be able to return to your regular workouts without any pain.  Best bet would be to listen to your body and perhaps lighten up on your chest workouts for a week and gradually work your way back.  Your body is telling you that it's not quite ready for that particular workout so consider avoiding your chest and isolate your workouts to arms, abs, etc and slowly work your chest back in.  I realize its difficult to wait, but if you give your body some time to catch up, you will be back to your normal workouts before you know it!  ac

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